Totó la Momposina in Paris: a Colombian refugee becomes a star
How the Colombian musical icon’s career blossomed in the 70s and 80s in France
Fri, 22 June 18
Features
10 Years of Society of Sound
It’s some legacy: Ten years’ worth of outstanding music. Sounds good, right? Actually, it sounds...
Tue, 19 June 18
‘World Music’ or A World of Musics? An African Perspective
Youssou N'Dour looks at the complex relationship between western music and music of African origin.
Sat, 09 June 18
Making the video for Peter Gabriel’s ‘Blood of Eden’
Directors Nichola Bruce and Mike Coulson discuss the inspiration and development of the video.
Tue, 01 June 93
Live: Les Amazones d’Afrique at Brighton Festival
Les Amazones d'Afrique deliver a rousing, energetic set in the Dome as part of Brighton Festival.
Fri, 25 May 18
10 Songs of protest from around the world
10 inspirational tracks with bold socio-political statements that feature on our playlist, Protest!
Sun, 20 May 18
Remembering Haroon Shamsher
In June 2017, Haroon Shamsher was honoured with a BBC Music Day Blue Plaque in recognition of his co...
Mon, 30 April 18
The Seven Steps to Mercy: Track by Track
Iarla Ó Lionáird takes us through the tracks on his debut solo album, released in 1997.
Mon, 23 April 18
Meet Rokia Koné: the Rose of Bamako
The latest single by Les Amazones d'afrique features the outstanding Malian singer Rokia Koné, whose powerful, distinctive voice will stop you in your tracks.
Wed, 18 April 18
14 African musical styles for you to explore
Zimbabwean musician and teacher Chartwell Dutiro talks us through 14 musical styles from Africa.
Thu, 05 April 18
7 Real World album covers re-created with Lego
Two 11 year olds combined their favourite things —Lego and world music— in this wonderful rainy...
Thu, 05 April 18
Why Jane Harbour looks for a Happy Accident when composing with Spiro
Jane Harbour offers some insight into her process of composing music with the band Spiro
Tue, 03 April 18
5 Real World Irish traditional albums you should hear
We've had a look back over our catalogue to select 5 of our best Irish traditional music releases.
Fri, 16 March 18
The Women of Real World
A run down of some of the inspirational and talented female musicians we have worked with throughout the years.
Thu, 08 March 18